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UN sends team to DR Congo to probe allegations of misconduct by peacekeepers
Topix - Thursday, July 26, 2007
p class="lede_quote">"We want to react fast. We think that problems are better addressed when they are addressed quickly" Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations Jean-Marie Guehenno told reporters that an investigation by the UN's Office of Internal Oversight Services has not found evidence of gun smuggling by blue ...... more
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Congo truck accident kills 18
Topix - Thursday, July 26, 2007
p> A truck driver in Congo Republic overturned his packed vehicle at high speed on Tuesday, killing 18 passengers before fleeing the scene, police said. via Independent Online ... more
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Swiss to return millions to Congo Republic
Topix - Thursday, July 26, 2007
p> Congolese President Joseph Kabila said he is disappointed Switzerland will return only a fraction of an estimated $1 billion deposited by a former dictator. via Moldova.org ... more
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CONGO: Men called on to support reproductive health issues
Topix - Thursday, July 26, 2007
p class="lede_quote">"Men must support women physically and emotionally throughout the pregnancy and during the delivery." Congolese men have been urged to step up their role in improving maternal health in a country where the maternal mortality rate is above the African average. via AlertNet ... more
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9 Dead in Eastern Congo Clashes
Topix - Thursday, July 26, 2007
p class="lede_quote">"He is particularly troubled by the dire humanitarian consequences, which include the internal displacement of some 700,000 persons in the region" Clashes between rival militia groups in eastern Congo have killed nine fighters and reduced dozens of houses to smoldering ruins, aid officials said Friday. ... more
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Moroccan UN unit accused of sex abuse over 3 years
Topix - Thursday, July 26, 2007
p class="lede_quote">"It means they don't participate in our operations" By Evelyn Leopold UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Moroccan U.N. peacekeepers in Ivory Coast are alleged to have sexually abused girls as young as 13 over a three-year period as units rotated through the West African country, U.N.... more
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UN chief "deeply concerned" at dire situation in DR Congo
Topix - Thursday, July 26, 2007
p class="lede_quote">"He is particularly troubled by the dire humanitarian consequences, which include the internal displacement of some 700,000 persons in the region." United Nations Secretary- General Ban Ki-moon expressed deep concern on Friday at the worsening security situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, and... more
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U.N. raises alarm over fighting in eastern Congo
Topix - Thursday, July 26, 2007
p class="lede_quote">"What is true is that Mr Nkunda's (forces), I think, are the single most serious threat to the stabilization of the Congo at this stage." By Evelyn Leopold UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The U.N. Security Council voiced deep concern on Monday over continued violence in... more
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The Price Of Peace In Uganda
Topix - Thursday, July 26, 2007
p> Across Sudan , northern Uganda and eastern Congo, many have lived in the shadow of violence for decades. via The Washington Post ... more
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The Price Of Peace In Uganda
Topix - Wednesday, July 25, 2007
p> Across Sudan , northern Uganda and eastern Congo, many have lived in the shadow of violence for decades. via The Washington Post ... more
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U.N. raises alarm over fighting in eastern Congo
Topix - Tuesday, July 24, 2007
p class="lede_quote">"What is true is that Mr Nkunda's (forces), I think, are the single most serious threat to the stabilization of the Congo at this stage." By Evelyn Leopold UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The U.N. Security Council voiced deep concern on Monday over continued violence in... more
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Diamond Works Impress Congo Leader
allAfrica.com - Monday, July 23, 2007
ongolese President Denis Sassou-N'Guesso during his recent visit to Namibia said he was pleased that the Namibian government was taking steps to add value to its gemstones and boost local ... more
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UN chief "deeply concerned" at dire situation in DR Congo
Topix - Monday, July 23, 2007
p class="lede_quote">"He is particularly troubled by the dire humanitarian consequences, which include the internal displacement of some 700,000 persons in the region." United Nations Secretary- General Ban Ki-moon expressed deep concern on Friday at the worsening security situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, and... more
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Moroccan UN unit accused of sex abuse over 3 years
Topix - Sunday, July 22, 2007
p class="lede_quote">"It means they don't participate in our operations" By Evelyn Leopold UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Moroccan U.N. peacekeepers in Ivory Coast are alleged to have sexually abused girls as young as 13 over a three-year period as units rotated through the West African country, U.N.... more
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9 Dead in Eastern Congo Clashes
Topix - Saturday, July 21, 2007
p class="lede_quote">"He is particularly troubled by the dire humanitarian consequences, which include the internal displacement of some 700,000 persons in the region" Clashes between rival militia groups in eastern Congo have killed nine fighters and reduced dozens of houses to smoldering ruins, aid officials said Friday. ... more
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'Scrap Congo Visas'
allAfrica.com - Friday, July 20, 2007
he Namibian business community wants Congo to scrap visas for Namibians travelling to that country, in order to promote bilateral ... more
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New Bid to Stop Child Trafficking
allAfrica.com - Friday, July 20, 2007
he Congolese government, UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the Justice and Peace Diocesan Commission (CJP) have signed an agreement to work together to stop child trafficking in the ... more
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CONGO: Men called on to support reproductive health issues
Topix - Friday, July 20, 2007
p class="lede_quote">"Men must support women physically and emotionally throughout the pregnancy and during the delivery." Congolese men have been urged to step up their role in improving maternal health in a country where the maternal mortality rate is above the African average. via AlertNet ... more
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Government Bid to Stop Floods in North
allAfrica.com - Thursday, July 19, 2007
ore than 8,000 people will benefit from new flood prevention measures planned for Mossaka, in the northern Cuvette region of Congo, officials have ... more
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Swiss to return millions to Congo Republic
Topix - Thursday, July 19, 2007
p> Congolese President Joseph Kabila said he is disappointed Switzerland will return only a fraction of an estimated $1 billion deposited by a former dictator. via Moldova.org ... more
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